Soft falls the tear
Upon the cheek
A memory, a song
Pierces the armour
Uncovers tender fragility
Hidden behind a smile
Long guarded tempest
Soft falls the tear
Storm clouds gather
Tired and vulnerable
Waves of sorrow
Sweep the heart
Bearing the soul
How fragile we are
Soft falls the tear
Adrian Wait
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/tears-116/
